Samuel Bentil: Collaboration in your student organization

Collaboration in your student organization is very possible! Samuel Bentil draws on his 16 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, where he has worked with major clients in the mining, oil and gas, power and energy, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure sectors. Samuel started his career in the field as a project planner and scheduler, and has spent the second half of his career as a consultant in the forensic construction claims advisory and dispute resolution industry. As a forensic claims consultant, Samuel has investigated the causes of delays, disruptions and disputes in over 100 construction projects across Canada. This has given him a deep understanding of the causes and effects of delays, cost overruns, and disputes, which he can use to help clients avoid disputes and successfully navigate changes to achieve and exceed project and business value. Samuel has recently joined Ankura as a Senior Director, where he advises clients on navigating changes, avoiding disputes, building thriving construction businesses, and undertaking successful construction projects in an era of rapid changes. In episode 486 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he chose Thompson Rivers University, who are his clients at Ankura Consulting Group, what are the three ways to collaborate effectively in your student organization, why projects typically get delayed, ways that leaders can set up projects for success, practical communication techniques, and what are some principles for effective risk management. Enjoy!